Today, the public will have two chances to weigh in on the proposed changes to the Nassau Coliseum and Mitchel Field sites before the Hempstead Town Board decides whether to grant a critical zoning change that would move the project forward.

Last month, Las Vegas Sands announced it was no longer pursuing one of New York's three full gaming licenses, but was seeking a third-party group to take over the application process.

In the meantime, the company is still the leaseholder and is obligated to redevelop the area.

For years, the company worked toward a $6 billion redevelopment project in Uniondale, including a casino, hotel, retail and restaurants.

A zoning change to an "integrated resort district" would allow for Las Vegas Sands to put "gaming facilities, restaurants, hotels, retail establishments, supermarkets, spas, health clubs, theaters, a convention center, cultural facilities, medical offices, hospitals, senior care facilities, emergency services center, and other similar institutions on the property," according to the Hempstead Town Board.

A full gaming license allows the casino to offer live table games, but it is not required to open a casino that offers only video gambling.

Las Vegas Sands only has one month to find a third-party partner. According to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board, applications for a full gaming license are due June 27. All environmental reviews and rezoning must be done before Sept. 30.

The board expects to approve three downstate licenses by Dec. 1.

Site redevelopment has split the community.

Supporters are excited about the possibility of reenergizing the surrounding community with new business and economic activity. Opponents have expressed concerns about traffic, noise and negative environmental impacts.

Las Vegas Sands Senior Vice President Michael Levoff said in a statement: "Nassau County and Town of Hempstead residents have made clear they want and deserve a transformational project at the site of the Coliseum. No matter if that development includes a casino or not, putting new zoning in place that moves the site closer to redevelopment is an essential step towards realizing a beneficial project."

Hempstead Town Attorney John Maccarone told News 12 in a statement: "The Town is holding a public hearing pursuant to an application regarding the property at Nassau's HUB. At today’s hearing, the developer will present specific details on its requested zoning changes and at that time the public will have the opportunity to provide their feedback and input.”

News 12 reached out to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's office for comment, but haven't heard back yet.

The two meetings will take place today at Hempstead Town Hall at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.